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Select two cult films to compare side by side.
The Clean-Up Synopsis
Monte Bixby's grandfather leaves a will providing each native-born citizen of his small town with $50,000 while giving Monte one dollar. Monte's society fiancée, Mary Reynolds, abandons him, but grandfather Bixby's pretty young secretary, Phyllis Andrews, resolves to help him. Meanwhile life in the town is chaotic as the legatees begin to spend their money. Monte becomes concerned, appoints himself mayor, and restores order. Finally he learns that his inheritance was a trick to teach him the value of money. A real fortune awaits him, and he wins Phyllis.
The Streets of Illusion Synopsis
Beam opens a boarding house and many interesting characters are introduced. She spreads her optimism to their lives. Also to her blind father by telling him army stories about her brother when in actuality, he's deserted.
"The Clean-Up" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Streets of Illusion" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Clean-Up